1. Remove the column cover..
2. Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal A and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (GND).

3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
4. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
5. Verify that the voltage from steering angle sensor terminal A to B (GND) is as indicated in the table.

If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, go to the next step.
If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring..
6. Switch the ignition to off.
7. Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal C and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (GND).

8. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
9. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
10. Verify that the voltage from steering angle sensor terminal C to B (GND) is as indicated in the table.

If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring..
Steering Angle Sensor
Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor, Output Shaft Speed Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax
EL]Purge Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit..
4. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
5. Disconnect the harness clip as shown in the figure.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table ...
Front Seat Rail Guide Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...